General Perception Research Articles

General knowledge and perception of climate change in undergraduate medical students

Objective: Climate change impacts public health, however, for its level of implication it is a topic little discussed within the training of health personnel, so the purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and perception of medical students on climate change and its impact. Method: A qualitative, cross-sectional and descriptive research method was used and a survey was designed to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The sample was defined under the non-probabilistic strategy by convenience with a total of 112 students of the Bachelor's Degree in Surgeon and Midwife, from the first to the eighth semester in universities corresponding to the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. Analysis: Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and public health frameworks. Results: One hundred and ten students from the sample completed the survey. A bias was identified in the general knowledge of what climate change implies and misinformation regarding the extent of its effects on the health and daily life of individuals, at the same time a predominant feeling of concern was identified in relation to its consequences. Conclusion: There is a deficiency of information on climate change among undergraduate medical students. Climate change is a global reality. The world needs to work collectively on this issue and education is the first critical step that requires the attention of health professionals.

Artificial intelligence utilization in the healthcare setting: perceptions of the public in the UAE

ABSTRACT Understanding the use of AI in healthcare is essential for the successful implementation of AI-driven healthcare solutions. The aim of this study was to evaluate public perception of AI utilization in healthcare settings. A validated questionnaire assessed general perceptions towards AI utilization, the use of AI by physician , and the use of AI by pharmacists . The study included 770 participants. The median perception score indicated an unfavorable attitude. Participants who had lower education level and those with no employment had a significantly lower perception scores than their counterpart. Participants who reported low income and those who visited the pharmacy five to ten times on average had a higher perception than their counterparts did. The reported negative perception necessitates the implementation of education campaigns to improve AI literacy and dispel any misconceptions and concerns, particularly among individuals with low education, high income, unemployment, and frequent pharmacy visits.

A Critical Analysis of the European Union (EU) Securitization of African Migration as Societal Insecurity

This paper focuses on the version of EU constructed interrelation between migration and security whereby African migration (regular and mostly irregular) is perceived threatening to the European civilization and national security with the need for extraordinary measures to address it. This delineates how African migration to Europe becomes securitized and the basic tenets of the securitization substantiate how it has been one-sidedly portrayed. The EU securitization approach towards African migration and its counterproductive outcomes have attracted the attention of this research. This approach is criticized to have created a distorted stereotypical image about African migrants generally while it has failed to prioritize and address the different socio-economic and political conditions fueling irregular migration from the continent. This research has relied on secondary sources and employs a qualitative research method, which reviews current literature on the topic under study. It aims to critically analyze the EU securitization of African migration as societal insecurity with the use of Copenhagen School of Security Study (CSS) conceptualization of securitization and societal security as structural and theoretical framework of the study. CSS elucidates the possibility of transferring a non-political issue or event into the field of security through a speech act, which is known as securitization, and international migration is one of the common focus areas of securitization theory. This research keys on deconstructing the general perception of African migrants as existential threats to the European society compelling xenophobia and societal security issues, necessitating various strict migration policies adopted against African migrants.

Morality matters: social psychological perspectives on how and why CSR activities and communications affect stakeholders’ support - experimental design evidence for the mediating role of perceived organizational morality comparing WEIRD (UK) and non-WEIRD (Russia) country

Companies’ communications about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have become increasingly prevalent yet psychological reasons for why those communications might lead to positive reactions of the general public are not fully understood. Building on theories on impression formation and social evaluation, we assess how CSR communications affect perceived morality and competence of a company. We theorize that the organization’s CSR activities would positively impact on perceived organizational morality rather than on perceived organizational competence and that this increase in perceived organizational morality leads to an increase in stakeholders’ support. Two experimental design studies show support for our theorizing. We cross-validated the robustness and generality of the prediction in two countries with different business practices (UK (N = 203), Russia (N = 96)). We demonstrated that while the general perceptions of companies and CSR differ between the UK and Russia, the underlying psychological mechanisms work in a similar fashion. By testing our predictions in western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) and in non- WEIRD countries, we also extend current socio-psychological insights on the social evaluation of others. We discuss theoretical and practical implications.

Public perception of individuals who commit Child Sexual Abuse Material offences: Exploring the impact of demographic variables and cross-national differences

BackgroundLay perceptions of persons who download and distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is an underexplored subject. There is a need for understanding the factors that influence perceptions as the public perceptions have implications for endorsement of sex offender rehabilitation that in turn can influence the availability of treatment programs and stigma for help-seeking. ObjectiveTo explore public perceptions of individuals that commit child sexual abuse offences, to compare the results to those obtained in a large US sample, and to explore associations between demographic variables, general perceptions and endorsement of imprisonment and treatment for individuals that commit CSAM offences. Participants and settingAn online survey were distributed in Norway in February 2023. 618 individuals responded, 76 % were female, mean age 34.99 (SD = 14.23), the majority (>70 %) had higher education, and 44 % had children. ResultsConsistent with prior research, the public perceptions overestimated the risk of future contact offences and recidivism. Women overestimated the percentage of risk of contact offences and pedophilic interest more than men. The overestimation was significantly less in this sample compared to the US sample (d = 0.39–0.96). Those working with online child abuse had perceptions of persons committing CSAM offences that were more aligned with empirical findings. Demographic variables were only marginally associated with endorsement for treatment and imprisonment, except for having children, which was associated with endorsement of imprisonment. Perceived risk of contact offences, pedophilic preference, and assumed childhood sexual victimization were associated with perceptions of individuals committing CSAM offences as different than those committing physical sexual abuse and both endorsement of treatment and imprisonment. Conclusions.The perceptions of those who commit CSAM offences showed a stronger association with endorsement for treatment and imprisonment than demographic variables.

Sibling Availability, Sibling Sorting, and Subjective Health Among Chinese Adults

Despite rising numbers of only children in China, little is known about their family dynamics and well-being in adulthood—for example, how often they marry other only children and whether those in siblingless families have worse or better health than others. Theoretical expectations produce opposing predictions: siblings might provide social and emotional support and reduce parental caregiving pressures, but only children might receive more support from parents and grandparents. Using the 2010 China Family Panel Study, we examine marital sorting on Chinese adults’ number of siblings and test whether sibling availability and sibling sorting are associated with subjective physical and mental health. Despite general perceptions that China has an exceedingly high prevalence of adults with no siblings that might produce very small families, results demonstrate a low prevalence of siblingless couples (i.e., both spouses are only children). Married adults with no siblings or siblings-in-law have better subjective physical health but similar levels of subjective mental health relative to their counterparts with siblings. The health advantages of siblingless marital unions are greater for rural and female adults. Declining sibling prevalence in China will shape future family demographic dynamics but appears less detrimental to population health than sometimes assumed.

The experiences of patients with musculoskeletal conditions accessing first contact physiotherapy practitioner appointments in general practice in the UK: A qualitative study.

First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) provide expert care for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in General Practice. Access to FCPPs can facilitate timely care and efficient use of health services. However, there is little evidence about patient experiences of accessing FCPP appointments. To explore the experiences of patients with MSK conditions who have accessed an FCPP appointment in a General Practice setting in the UK. Exploratory qualitative design. Patients with MSK conditions who had experience of accessing FCPP appointments were recruited via social media. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and recorded via MS Teams. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Of 13 patients interviewed, there were 10 females and three males, with an age range between 20 and 80years. The main themes identified were: (1) Awareness of FCPP, (2) Access routes, (3) Facilitators to access, (4) Barriers to access, (5) Likelihood of re-accessing FCPP. Awareness of FCPP was generally low amongst participants. There were a variety of routes to access FCPP appointments; some were felt to be sub-optimal by participants. Facilitators included quick/easy access to FCPP. Barriers included difficulty contacting General Practitioner (GP) surgeries and public perception of needing to see a GP initially. The likelihood of re-consultation with a FCPP was low when participants had disappointing care experiences. This study provides new evidence about patient experiences of accessing FCPP. It explores positive and negative aspects of access from patients' perspectives. It also highlights areas for improvement in terms of GP staff/patient awareness and understanding of FCPP.

Melding or Singularity from 2005-2024

This research paper centers around the question of how Al will impact the art market, meaning, will it dilute it with artificially made artworks, will it create its own sub-market within the broader art market, or will it just dissolve due to the current negative perception of Al? This entails an analysis of a general audience's perception and critics' perception of already existing artworks, the perception of Al outside of the context of art, the differing perceptions of Al in different cultures, what people consider creative, and many more factors that will be broken down in this study to conclude on the central question. This study is crucial because Al is in its infancy and has taken the world by storm. So, it is imperative that a projection is made as to how generative Al algorithms focusing on visual art will impact the art market because it has massive implications for ethics, creativity, and what gives art value. Right now, there is a significant bias against Al, especially in the professional art world. However, dissidents are expressing that they see immense potential in Al as not only a tool but even something that will define the next century of art. So, there is no straight answer as to what happened. No one can see the future after all, but it is definitive that Al, independently or as a tool for artists, will send ripples through the art world and art market in the coming years and even decades.

A cross-sectional survey on French psychiatrists’ knowledge and perceptions of dissociative identity disorder

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine French psychiatrists’ level of general knowledge about dissociative identity disorder and to evaluate their perceptions of this condition. MethodsIn this study, French psychiatrists were invited by e-mail to answer an online survey. The questionnaire asked about their general knowledge and perceptions of dissociative identity disorder. ResultsWe received 924 answers including 582 complete questionnaires. The survey revealed that almost two-thirds (60.8%) of psychiatrists working in France had never received any training on dissociative disorders and 62% had never managed patients suffering from dissociative identity disorder. Only 19.5% of them claimed to believe unreservedly in the existence of the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. The psychiatrists’ confidence in diagnosing or treating dissociative identity disorder was low (mean confidence in diagnosis: 3.32 out of 10 (SD 1.89), mean confidence in treatment: 3.1 out of 10 (SD 1.68)). Fifty percent believed that dissociative identity disorder is an entity created by cinema, medias or social networks. Seventy-seven point seven percent thought that confusion with borderline personality disorder is possible, and 41.3% with schizophrenia. ConclusionIn France, there is a lack of training and knowledge about dissociative identity disorder, as well as persistent skepticism about the validity of the diagnosis. Specific training seems essential for a better understanding of dissociative identity disorder.

Model of quality of life in a group of people with chronic low back pain.

BackgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the leading causes of a reduction in the quality of life (QoL). Various methods effec-tively improve patients’ performance and coping with their symptoms in the short term. The lack of focus on psychological factors, thus overlooking an important element of the holistic model, may result in the modest long-term improvement. The present study aimed to test the relationships between the variables in Wilson and Cleary’s QoL model in a CLBP group and to compare them to a nonpain group.Participants and procedureData were obtained from 177 people with CLBP and 160 nonpain participants. We conducted a cross-sectional study in which a multi-module self-administered questionnaire examining biological factors, personality traits, personal values, body as-sessment, symptoms of depression and anxiety, functional status, general perception of health, life satisfaction, received social support, economic support, satisfaction of health care and sociodemographic factors was adopted.ResultsMultiple regression models were able to explain 48.4% of the variance of QoL in the CLBP group and 30.9% in the nonpain group. Statistically significant predictors in the CLBP model were the severity of anxiety, emotional stability, receiving social support, and general health assessment and emotional stability in the nonpain group.ConclusionsThe study has enabled an initial exploratory analysis of the Wilson and Cleary model in a CLBP group. The list of factors de-termining the QoL should be extended to include emotional stability, social and economic support. Further research is needed to explain the relationships between variables in the model.

DACH-PRINCIPLE IN THEORY AND IN PRACTICE AND THE PLACE OF THE AUSTRIAN VARIETY OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE IN BULGARIAN SCHOOLBOOKS

This paper focuses on the pluricentricity of the German language and the pluricentric approach in the German course books used in Bulgaria. In the first part, basic terms like pluricentricity and DACH principle are defined. The DACH principle views the cultural diversity as normal and uses the diversity of the German language in the different countries as an opportunity for multidimensionality in teaching German as a foreign language. The second part is dedicated to the most important lexical, phonetic, morphological and syntactic specifics of the Austrian variety of the German language which, in my opinion, should be presented in the course books used in Bulgarian secondary schools. The third part contains the results of my study whose aim is to examine the pluricentric approach focusing on the presence of the Austrian German language in selected schoolbooks, approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. The results show that the pluricentric approach is barely implemented on a cultural level and the specifics of Austrian German language are totally neglected. Austria is mainly portrayed as one single tourist attraction – in this context, almost every information is limited to the capital Vienna. As opposed to Germany, the limited representation of Austria and its variety of the German language, culture and society is only a superficial “glimpse” in the Bulgarian schoolbooks, which has a significant impact on the students’ general perception of the German speaking countries.

IS MESH TERROR ENDEMICAL? A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF TRENDS

Abstract Introduction Mesh reinforcement for hernia repair has demonstrated to reduce recurrence rates for many scenarios of ventral and inguinal defects. In recent years, many hernia surgeons from specific geographies have encountered patients who feel strongly against the use of mesh, while physicians from other areas of the world have not reported this situation. This study aims to explore the regional trends associated with this phenomenon. Methods A global Google Trends search using the query “hernia”, “mesh complications” and “hernia mesh lawsuit” was used for data analysis. Search results are normalized to the time and location of a query by the following process: each data point is divided by the total searches of the geography, language, and time range it represents to compare relative popularity. The popularity index is represented as a percentile. Results An increase in popularity of hernia-related topics has been consistent for the past 15 years and this phenomenon has been consistent almost worldwide. The search term “mesh complications” also showed an increase in popularity mainly among English-speaking countries: the average popularity index since 2004 for this term has been 12% for the United States, 8% for the United Kingdom and <1% for Australia. “Hernia mesh lawsuit” has shown a significant increase in its popularity within the United States with an average popularity index score of 4% since 2004 and growing to 10% after 2016; while remaining relatively low (1–2%) for the rest of English-speaking countries. Even after adjusting for proportionality, non-English (Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese and Hindi) mentions of “mesh complications” and “hernia mesh lawsuit” were significantly less frequent and were, in fact, very often advertising translations of legal firms within the United States. Conclusion Parallel to a global increase in the interest in hernia knowledge, there has been an escalation in the search for mesh complications information especially within the United States. This increase appears to be related to a surge in law firm advertising for hernia related issues. Further studies should focus on improving understanding of the general public perception and refining education mechanisms to assist patients and surgeons.

Treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage: Dawn of a new era.

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating disease, causing high rates of death, disability, and suffering across the world. For decades, its treatment has been shrouded by the lack of reliable evidence, and consequently, the presumption that an effective treatment is unlikely to be found. Neutral results arising from several major randomized controlled trials had established a negative spirit within and outside the stroke community. Frustration among researchers and a sense of nihilism in clinicians has created the general perception that patients presenting with ICH have a poor prognosis irrespective of them receiving any form of active management. All this changed in 2023 with the positive results on the primary outcome in randomized controlled trials showing treatment benefits for a hyperacute care bundle approach (INTERACT3), early minimal invasive hematoma evacuation (ENRICH), and use of factor Xa-inhibitor anticoagulation reversal with andexanet alfa (ANNEXa-I). These advances have now been extended in 2024 by confirmation that intensive blood pressure lowering initiated within the first few hours of the onset of symptoms can substantially improve outcome in ICH (INTERACT4) and that decompressive hemicraniectomy is a viable treatment strategy in patients with large deep ICH (SWITCH). This evidence will spearhead a change in the perception of ICH, to revolutionize the care of these patients to ultimately improve their outcomes. We review these and other recent developments in the hyperacute management of ICH. We summarize the results of randomized controlled trials and discuss related original research papers published in this issue of the International Journal of Stroke. These exciting advances demonstrate how we are now at the dawn of a new, exciting, and brighter era of ICH management.

Giving patients a voice for healthcare reform in Austria: the qualitative voice-study.

Inclusion of patients in healthcare service and system planning is an increasingly important tool to improve healthcare systems worldwide. In 2012, a focused healthcare reform was initiated in Austria to strengthen the primary care sector which is still underway in 2023. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions, desires, and needs of patients in terms of primary care as a necessary building block of the Austrian healthcare reform. This study was designed as an exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews between the years 2013 and 2018. Interviews with patients focused on positive and negative experiences with regard to general practice (GP) consultations and perceptions of the primary care system in general, as well as desires for improvement. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the material using the software atlas.ti. Altogether, 41 interviews were conducted with seven categories identified. These categories include organization and time management around consultation, access, and availability including opening hours, human and professional aspects of consultation, infrastructure and hygiene of the waiting room, healthcare system factors, as well as non-clinical/administrative staff. Appreciating and responding to patients' perceptions and needs, healthcare reform in Austria should include improvements regarding consultation/waiting time, coordination, and navigation in Primary Care. Successful healthcare reform has to include the patient voice.

#1469 Predicting mortality risk in incident dialysis patients using clinical predictors and patient-reported predictors

Abstract Background and Aims Prognostic prediction models can be used to identify dialysis patients that are at high risk of dying. By doing so, vulnerable patients can be monitored more closely and treatment can be intensified where needed. In addition, individualized predictions can help inform patients about their prognosis. Traditionally, prognostic models primarily rely on known clinical predictors such as age, comorbidities and laboratory markers. Although it is still unchartered territory in the field of nephrology, studies in other fields have shown that patient-reported predictors, like pain and fatigue, can be of use as predictors of survival. Predictive performance of current prognostic models for mortality risk amongst dialysis patients is subpar and we hypothesized that the addition of patient-reported predictors may improve predictions. Therefore, we aimed to develop a novel prognostic model for the prediction of two-year mortality in patients starting dialysis using both clinical predictors and patient-reported predictors. Method Data from the Netherlands Cooperative Study on the Adequacy of Dialysis (NECOSAD) were used to develop two prognostic models for the prediction of 2-year all-cause mortality in incident dialysis patients: a base model consisting of clinical predictors and an updated model containing additional patient-reported predictors. Missing data were handled using a tenfold multiple imputation with fully conditional specification. The imputation model included all candidate predictors as well as the outcome variable of 2-year mortality. Predictors for the base model were selected based on existing mortality models and clinical expertise. Patient-reported predictors to add to the base model were chosen based on availability in NECOSAD, clinical expertise and literature describing patient-reported predictors. The models were developed using multivariate logistic regression and their discriminative abilities were assessed by calculating the area under the curve (AUC). Results A total of 1956 patients from NECOSAD were used for the analyses. Of these, 447 (22.9%) died within two years after baseline (3 months after dialysis initiation). The base model contained the following predictors: age, sex, serum albumin, C-reactive protein, diabetes mellitus, hemoglobin, residual kidney function (GFR at 3 months), body mass index, cardiovascular disease, dialysis modality, malignancy and primary kidney disease. The discriminative abilities of the base model were moderate with a AUC of 0.79 (95% CI: 0.77-0.82). The base model was updated using the following patient-reported predictors: mental component score, physical component score, general health perception, number of symptoms, symptom burden (measured with the KDQOL instrument) depressive symptoms, fatigue and pain. The addition of the patient-reported predictors marginally improved the predictive performance of the model achieving an AUC of 0.81 (95% CI: 0.79-0.84). Conclusion The base model including clinical predictors was enhanced slightly by the addition of patient-reported predictors.

Legal Education in Pakistan: An Overview of Stakeholders’ Perception

Abstract Legal education plays a vital role in the country’s justice system. The graduates with good quality of law education have a great impact on the quality of the judiciary, Bar, and Bench. There is a general perception amongst the stakeholders comprising of that the present legal education in Pakistan does not satisfactorily match the needs of the country. Thus, it needs to be reviewed and reformed. In line with this, the objective of the current qualitative study is to analyze the opinions of stakeholders. The article ends with recommendations for improvement in legal education as advocated by the stakeholders.

The relationship between quality of life and sex role of women with gynecological cancers undergoing brachytherapy

PurposeThis study aims to analyze the relationship between the quality of life and sex roles of women diagnosed with cancer and undergoing brachytherapy.MethodsThe research is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample of the study included 116 women over 35 years old who were diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and underwent intracavitary brachytherapy at the Radiation Oncology Department of a university hospital. Personal information form, SF-36 the Quality of Life Scale, and BEM Sex Role Inventory were used in the study. The researcher collected the data through face-to-face interview. The data were collected in the nurses’ room after 3 different brachytherapy treatments that patients received weekly.ResultsIt was found that the average score of the physical functioning subscale was 32.80 ± 24.33, the average score of role physical was 15.43 ± 28.78, the average score of role emotional was 17.81 ± 28.96, the average score of vitality was 39.13 ± 16.12, the average score of social functioning was 43.53 ± 20.55, the score average of pain was 50.0 ± 20.09, the average score of general health was 42.67 ± 14.61, and the general health of mental health was 55.86 ± 16.12. In the BEM sex roles scale, the average score of BEM femininity was 105.56 ± 13.95, and the average score of BEM masculinity was 80.61 ± 12.77. In our study, a very low, negative, and significant relationship was determined between the role of femininity and emotional role limitation, physical functionality, social functionality, and general health perception in the women undergoing brachytherapy (p < 0.05).ConclusionsBased on the findings of the present study, we can state that an increase in the “role of femininity” in women undergoing brachytherapy was effective in the decrease in the quality of lives of women. It can be claimed that the results will be a guidance for the nurses who will play an important role in increasing the quality of lives of the women undergoing brachytherapy.

Brain Drain Or Brain Gain -Understanding Overseas Migration of Students from Kerala

It is generally a disinguished fact that Kerala is renowned as one of India's most literate states, abundant with efficient and hardworking young generation. In accordance with NIRF 2020 evaluation, Twenty Kerala institutions are considered among the top 100 universities in India. However, in general perception students in Kerala have the strong aspiration to pursue higher education abroad and to obtain appropriate jobs / career advancement consistent to their inclinations. In the present scenario, Student migration becomes was an unfathomed aspects of global migration flows and trends in Kerala. This drive accelerated further in the last five years generating a fast peak in the swarm of Kerala students seeking higher education in various professions among various foreign countries especially in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and China. It is a common tendency of the majority of students pursuing higher education overseas aiming for securing permanent residency in the respective country and settle life there appropriately congenial to their desire and attitude. This study is an elaborate attempt to elucidate the reason for the migration of students in Kerala and cherishing the ambition in obtaining permanent residence after graduation/further studyabroad. The present study is both narrative and analytical in nature by exploring this scenario vehemently

Investors Perception Towards Trading in Futures &amp; Options

We have attempted to ascertain and determine investors' perceptions towards the derivatives market in this research report. An investor may have many questions before making an investment, such as what are the available investment avenues? Where should I put my money? What should I think about? And so forth. Therefore, financial literacy is of utmost importance. It would therefore be intriguing to view an investment from each of these perspectives. Thus, all of these important considerations are made when starting the current project. Problem: There is a lack of understanding and awareness among investors regarding the derivative market. Investors always make investments with the hope of earning a return on their investments. However, there is always a high risk associated with the investment in the derivatives, which is mostly either not recognized or underestimated by the new investors/traders who are mostly new and are at a beginner’s stage in the field. Approach: Derivatives products and trading are developing more quickly these days. On the other hand, the derivatives component is typically employed for hedging as well as trading. Additionally, look for a relationship between the money earned and the money spent on derivatives. We try to find how investors feel about the derivatives instrument and with what perception they enter the derivatives market. Result: We will try to explore about and get familiar with investors psychology concerning the investment in derivatives instrument and the issues they face due to illiteracy in the beginning stages of the derivatives market. This study will clarify and throw the light on the basic and general perception of investors on derivatives investing.

Development and validation of a research version of the Overall Assessment of the Speaker’s Experience of Stuttering- Adult (OASES-A-R)

BackgroundThe Overall Assessment of the Speaker’s Experience of Stuttering for Adults (OASES-A; Yaruss & Quesal, 2016) is a widely used measurement tool designed to evaluate the adverse impact associated with stuttering. Items examine general perceptions of stuttering, personal reactions to stuttering, functional communication difficulties, and consequences for quality of life. This paper presents a shortened research version of the OASES-A response form (OASES-A-R) that can be used by researchers in scientific studies involving adults who stutter that reflect the Section and Total Scores of the original OASES-A using fewer items. MethodPreviously collected OASES-A data (N = 315) were analyzed via graded response modeling to identify discrimination values of each OASES-A item in measuring each OASES-A Section Total Score. Items with the highest discrimination and items judged by expert clinicians to be more important in measuring adverse impact (N = 27) were used to create a shortened OASES-A-R. The shortened OASES-A-R response form was then validated and compared to the full OASES-A response form in an independent sample (N = 156). ResultsThe shortened 25-item OASES-A-R response form demonstrated very high and positive correlations with the full OASES-A response form. Similarly, each OASES-A-R Section demonstrated high internal reliability coefficients similar to those of the OASES-A. DiscussionThe resulting 25-item OASES-A-R response form provides a reflection of the speaker’s experience of stuttering as measured by the original 100-item OASES-A that is suitable for use in certain research studies of adults who stutter. Clinical use is not recommended, as the full OASES-A provides additional insights about a client’s experience of stuttering that are necessary for effective treatment planning and intervention.